Prolife Foods is an FMCG business specialising in a wide range of dried fruit, nuts, confectionery, and more recently, pet treats. Prolife Foods is a leader in the snack category across Australasia, holding strong business relationships with leading retailers in the region, and is expanding globally as demand for our products continues to grow. We are a company driven by innovation and growth, with ambitious goals. Our roles are varied, stimulating, and fast-paced. Our company culture is commercially focused and passionate, with a friendly, fun attitude.

Purpose of the Role:

As a State Manager, you will be responsible for managing Prolife Foods' Sales Team within your state, ensuring that company goals and objectives are achieved while supporting the long-term success of Prolife Foods' categories and customer relationships. This role involves maximising opportunities for Prolife Foods' categories and ensuring alignment with national store and market share averages.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee store and staff management in the region, including payroll and audits.

Develop and maintain business plans, review them with Regional Managers, and ensure action completion.

Manage the merchandising team and budgets, ensuring adherence and optimising store visits.

Set and manage the state P&L, monitor costs, and approve payroll.

Lead store upgrades and relays, ensuring timely communication and implementation.

Develop and manage the regional management team, ensuring adherence to call cycles and best practices.

Adhere to the Risk Management Manual and ISO9001 2000 quality standards.

Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Ensure compliance with OSH and Health and Safety regulations.

Perform additional tasks as required by management.

About You:

Experienced Leader: 5+ years in senior/state field management with a proven track record.

Relevant experience: You have worked for a large supermarket chain and have managed a team.

Strategic: Ability to align goals with execution and maximise market opportunities.

Effective Communicator: Skilled in liaising with stakeholders and executing action plans.

Finance Savvy: Preferred understanding of business finance.

Philosophy-Driven: Committed to upholding company values and driving results.

What’s in it for You?

An opportunity to join a business that’s focused on growth, forward-thinking, and developing both our business and our people.

Our Values: Passion | Integrity | Accountability | Success